Troubleshooting Contents

WARNING: The SRS-ECU adopts the rollover specification that the curtain air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner operate at the occurrence of rollover. Therefore, do not tilt the vehicle to the right and left with the IG ON or tilt the SRS-ECU to the right and left with the IG ON and the harness installed.

CAUTION: During diagnosis, a diagnostic trouble code associated with other system may be set when the ignition switch is turned "ON" with connector(s) disconnected. On completion, confirm all systems for diagnostic trouble code(s). If diagnostic trouble code(s) are set, erase them all.

WARNING: Since the radiator fan rotates during CAN bus line diagnostics, make sure that no one is servicing the engine compartment before diagnosing the CAN bus line. Since the CAN communication stops when diagnosing the CAN bus line, the ETACS-ECU detects the time-out of the engine control module, and activates the radiator fan to prevent over heating as fail-safe.

STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting sections are based on the diagnostic flow as below. If the diagnostic flow is different from that given below, or if additional explanation is required, the details of such differences or additions will also be listed.

Troubleshooting of electronic control systems for which scan tool MB991958 can be used follows the basic outline described below. Even in systems for which scan tool MB991958 cannot be used, some of these systems still follow this outline.

Diagnostic method

Fig 1: Diagnostic Troubleshooting Standard Flow Diagram
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
- *1: For how to diagnose CAN bus lines, refer to CAN BUS LINE DIAGNOSTIC FLOW .
- *2: For the CAN bus diagnosis chart, refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS TABLE .
- *3: When scan tool MB991958 detects a diagnostic trouble code, its display informs users whether a mechanical problem currently exists or whether it existed before. The message for the former state identifies it as an "Active" and the message for the latter identifies it as a "Stored".
- *4: For how to treat past trouble, refer to HOW TO TREAT PAST TROUBLE .
- *5: For how to cope with intermittent malfunctions, refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .
- *6: For coding data, refer to CODING LIST .
SYSTEM OPERATION AND SYMPTOM VERIFICATION TESTS
If verification of the symptom(s) is difficult, procedures for checking operation and verifying symptoms are shown.
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
The following trouble code diagnosis are shown.
- How to read diagnostic trouble codes
- How to erase diagnostic trouble codes
- Input inspection service points
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If the scan tool displays a diagnostic trouble code, find the applicable inspection procedure according to this chart.
SYMPTOM CHART
If there are symptoms, even though the scan tools show that no DTCs are set, inspection procedures for each symptom will be found by using this chart.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES
Indicates the inspection procedures corresponding to each diagnostic trouble code. (Refer to HOW TO USE THE INSPECTION PROCEDURES ).
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
Indicates the inspection procedures corresponding to each symptom listed in the Symptom Chart. (Refer to HOW TO USE THE INSPECTION PROCEDURES ).
SERVICE DATA REFERENCE TABLE
Inspection items and normal judgment values have been provided in this chart as reference information.
CHECK AT ECU TERMINALS
Terminal numbers for the ECU connectors, inspection items, and standard values have been provided in this chart as reference information.

TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHECKS
1. Connect a needle-nosed wire probe to a voltmeter probe.
  CAUTION: Short-circuiting the positive (+) probe between a connector terminal and ground could damage the vehicle wiring, the sensor, the ECU, or all three. Use care to prevent this!
2. Insert the needle-nosed wire probe into each of the ECU connector terminals from the wire side, and measure the voltage while referring to the check chart.
  NOTE: Measure voltage with the ECU connectors connected.
  You may find it convenient to pull out the ECU to make it easier to reach the connector terminals. Checks don't have to be carried out in the order given in the chart.
3. If voltage readings differ from normal condition values, check related sensors, actuators, and wiring. Replace or repair as needed.
4. After repair or replacement, recheck with the voltmeter to confirm that the repair has corrected the problem.
TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY CHECKS
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
2. Disconnect the ECU connector.
  CAUTION: If resistance and continuity checks are performed on the wrong terminals, damage to the vehicle wiring, sensors, ECU, and/or ohmmeter may occur. Use care to prevent this!
3. Measure the resistance and check for continuity between the terminals of the ECU harness-side connector while referring to the check chart.
  NOTE: Checks don't have to be carried out in the order given in the chart.
4. If the ohmmeter shows any deviation from the Normal Condition value, check the corresponding sensor, actuator and related electrical wiring, then repair or replace.
5. After repair or replacement, recheck with the ohmmeter to confirm that the repair has corrected the problem.
INSPECTION PROCEDURES USING AN OSCILLOSCOPE
When there are inspection procedures using an oscilloscope, these are listed.